Herbert Blomstedt, 99, Cancels Leipzig, London, and Tokyo Appearances
Herbert Blomstedt, the 99-year-old Swedish conductor, has withdrawn from September engagements at the Leipzig Gewandhaus after being hospitalised in May. His hospitalisation followed a partial collapse onstage during a San Francisco Symphony concert. He has also cancelled October performances in London and Tokyo.
Key facts
- Herbert Blomstedt is 99 years old.
- He was hospitalised in May after partially collapsing during a San Francisco Symphony concert.
- He has withdrawn from his September appearances at the Leipzig Gewandhaus.
- He has cancelled October dates in London and Tokyo.
- Blomstedt is a Swedish conductor.
Entities
Artists
- Herbert Blomstedt
Institutions
- San Francisco Symphony
- Leipzig Gewandhaus
Locations
- San Francisco
- United States
- Leipzig
- Germany
- London
- United Kingdom
- Tokyo
- Japan